Alfred FitzRoy, 8th Duke of Grafton
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Alfred William Maitland FitzRoy, 8th Duke of Grafton (March 3, 1850–January 10, 1930) was the son of Augustus FitzRoy, 7th Duke of Grafton and Anna Balfour.
He married, firstly, Margaret Rose Smith (1855–1913), on 27 April 1875 and had three children:
- Lillian Rose FitzRoy (1876–1960), married Charles Robertson; no issue.
- Mary Margaret FitzRoy (1877–1966); died unmarried.
- William Henry Alfred FitzRoy, Viscount Ipswich (1884–1918); married Auriol Brougham and had issue. Son John FitzRoy, 9th Duke of Grafton, and two daughters: Jane and Mary-Rose.
The 8th Duke married, secondly, Susanna Mary McTaggart-Stewart (1878–1961), on 8 January 1916 and had two daughters:
- Lady Elfrida Marie Susanna FitzRoy (1919–1920)
- Lady Cecilia Blanche Genevieve FitzRoy (1922–1974), married George Howard, Lord Howard of Henderskelfe and had issue.
His Grace died in 1930 and was succeeded by his grandson, John FitzRoy, 9th Duke of Grafton.
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| Preceded by Augustus FitzRoy |
Duke of Grafton 1918–1930 |
Succeeded by John FitzRoy |
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